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New DT Swiss wheels1501 Spline in carbon

Stefan Loibl

 · 06.07.2020

New DT Swiss wheels: 1501 Spline in carbonPhoto: DT Swiss
New DT Swiss wheels: 1501 Spline in carbon
The 1501 Spline wheels from DT Swiss are synonymous with reliable aluminium round wheels: Now the Swiss are launching their popular wheel series in carbon for 2021 - for XC, All Mountain and Enduro.

DT Swiss has been building high-quality MTB wheels under the abbreviation Spline One since 2013. So far always with aluminium rims. However, this will change for 2021, as the new 1501 Spline One series relies on carbon rims. Why? Because carbon wheels are lighter, stiffer and more durable - as our recent big BIKE wheel test in BIKE 7/20 has shown. With lighter rims, thinner spokes and the DT 240 hubs with EXP toothed disc freehub DT Swiss saves a lot of weight and the new 1501 Spline One wheels should be up to 180 grams lighter than the current aluminium generation. As before, there will be three models: the XRC version for cross-country, the XMC for all-mountain use and the EXC wheels for enduro bikes. Here is an overview of the three models:

Thanks to the stiffer carbon rims, DT Swiss can install 0.2 millimetres thinner, lighter spokes - without compromising durability.Photo: DT Swiss Thanks to the stiffer carbon rims, DT Swiss can install 0.2 millimetres thinner, lighter spokes - without compromising durability. The centrepiece of the new 1501 Spline One wheels: the high-quality DT 240 hub with the new EXP toothed disc freehub.Photo: DT Swiss The centrepiece of the new 1501 Spline One wheels: the high-quality DT 240 hub with the new EXP toothed disc freehub. Manual labour instead of spoking robots: All DT Swiss wheels are built by hand.Photo: DT Swiss Manual labour instead of spoking robots: All DT Swiss wheels are built by hand. The matching tubeless valve is included with the wheels.Photo: DT Swiss The matching tubeless valve is included with the wheels.

XRC 1501 Spline One

  • 29 inch
  • 240 EXP hubs
  • hookless, tubeless-compatible carbon rim with 30 millimetre rim width
  • Maximum system weight: 110 kg
  • Weight: from 1544 grams
  • Price: from 1499 euros
The 29er wheelset of the XRC Carbon should weigh 1544 grams.Photo: DT Swiss The 29er wheelset of the XRC Carbon should weigh 1544 grams. The cross-country version of the 1501 Spline One is only available in 29 inches.Photo: DT Swiss The cross-country version of the 1501 Spline One is only available in 29 inches.

XMC 1501 Spline One

  • 27.5 and 29 inch
  • 240 EXP hubs
  • hookless, tubeless-compatible carbon rim with 30 millimetre rim width
  • Maximum system weight: 120 kg
  • Weight: from 1545 g (27.5'') / 1639 g (29'')
  • Price: from 1499 Euro
Cross-section of the XMC 1501 Spline One rim: the hookless carbon rim measures 30 millimetres wide on the inside. The rims of the three models XRC, XMC and EXC differ in terms of material thickness and impact resistance.Photo: DT Swiss Cross-section of the XMC 1501 Spline One rim: the hookless carbon rim measures 30 millimetres wide on the inside. The rims of the three models XRC, XMC and EXC differ in terms of material thickness and impact resistance.
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The all-mountain version of the new DT Swiss 1501 Spline One wheels is available in 27.5 and 29 inch, both with centre lock brake disc mount only.Photo: DT Swiss The all-mountain version of the new DT Swiss 1501 Spline One wheels is available in 27.5 and 29 inch, both with centre lock brake disc mount only.

EXC 1501 Spline One

  • 27.5 and 29 inch
  • 240 EXP hubs
  • Brake disc mount: 6-hole and centre lock
  • hookless, tubeless-compatible carbon rim with 30 millimetre rim width
  • Maximum system weight: 130 kg
  • Weight: from 1609 g (27.5'') / 1719 g (29'')
  • Price: from 1499 Euro
Significantly more impact-resistant and robust than the other two models: the EXC wheels, which are also approved for tough enduro use thanks to ASTM class 4.Photo: DT Swiss Significantly more impact-resistant and robust than the other two models: the EXC wheels, which are also approved for tough enduro use thanks to ASTM class 4.

Product code and fair crash replacement

DT Swiss is also introducing a standardised DOT code for its products from model year 2021. A small sticker will provide owners and mechanics with detailed information about the DT part. The code can be used to quickly and easily find operating instructions, service videos or suitable spare parts. DT Swiss is also introducing new guarantee and warranty conditions for its products. The whole thing is called "Fair Share" and offers the owner of carbon wheels - regardless of the two-year warranty - a 10-year crash replacement on the CFRP rim for 249 euros.

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